Aumsville Rural Fire's 2023 Input Survey

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* 1. How long have you served at Aumsville Fire?

Less than a year

1 -2 years

3 - 4 years

5 - 10 years

Greater than 10 years

Not applicable

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* 2. How long have you been in the fire service?

Less than a year

1 - 2 years

3 - 4 years

5 - 10 years

Greater than 10 years

Not applicable

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* 3. Do you feel like a valued part of the organization at Aumsville Fire?

Yes

No (if no, please comment)

Not applicable

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* 4. How satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the overall climate/environment that you have experienced at Aumsville Fire in your firefighting career?

Very satisfied

Satisfied

Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Very dissatisfied

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* 5. Should Aumsville Fire hire a Chief that is in the office on a

Full-time basis (No funding towards part-time program; however, the part-time program would remain through a current vacated position)

Half-time basis (2 – 3 days per week) plus funding 1-2 part-time people

Less than half-time basis (current Fire Chief) plus 3 part-time people

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* 6. In your opinion, has the past few years of a part-time Fire Chief worked for Aumsville Fire?

Yes

Not sure

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* 7. What is the most important factor that should be considered when selecting a Fire Chief?

The ability to attract and guide staff/volunteers better than him/herself.

Honesty during open doors and behind closed doors.

Servitude.

Not letting ego get in the way of making a good department a great one.

Follows policy and enforces it consistently in decisions.

Other (please specify)

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* 8. If you could write an interview question for the new Fire Chief, what would it be?

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* 9. In the last two years, if you have faced a problem or had a question, do the current staffing levels allow for a timely resolution to your problem or question?

Yes

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* 10. What qualities and/or traits should we be looking for in our next Fire Chief?
(select up to 3)

Ability to attract and guide staff or volunteers better than self.

Loyalty to his men and women under his command before politicians and citizens.

Honest during open door and honest behind closed doors.

Field experience and an open mind.

Humility.

Servitude.

A sense of humor.

Consistency in decisions and policies.

Someone who puts the safety of the firefighters in their command first and foremost.

Someone who is approachable.

Communication skills.

Delegation skills.

Ability to resolve conflict.

The ability to accept responsibility.

The ability to make timely decisions.

The ability to focus on behaviors instead of personalities (deal with the action not the attitude)

The ability to engage the entire team.

Ability to know own biases so decisions are not skewed.

Other (please specify)

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* 11. What role should the new Fire Chief play in the community?

An Administrative Chief (governs from behind the desk, attends more meetings, etc.)

An Operational Chief (governs from the scene, more hands-on, etc.)

Both

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* 12. What can the new Fire Chief do to make the District more effective and responsive to the communities of Aumsville and Shaw?

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* 13. What should the new Fire Chief’s highest priority be?

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* 14. In your opinion, would contracting with a neighboring fire district for a Fire Chief be a viable option?

Yes

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* 15. Do you have additional comments or suggestions for the future of Aumsville Fire that the board should know about?

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* 16. If you would like a board member to contact you, please tell us how to contact you.

Name

Company

Address

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Email Address

Phone Number

Aumsville Rural Fire's 2023 Input Survey

Input Regarding a Fire Chief

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* 1. How long have you served at Aumsville Fire?

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* 2. How long have you been in the fire service?

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* 3. Do you feel like a valued part of the organization at Aumsville Fire?

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* 4. How satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the overall climate/environment that you have experienced at Aumsville Fire in your firefighting career?

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* 5. Should Aumsville Fire hire a Chief that is in the office on a

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* 6. In your opinion, has the past few years of a part-time Fire Chief worked for Aumsville Fire?

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* 7. What is the most important factor that should be considered when selecting a Fire Chief?

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* 8. If you could write an interview question for the new Fire Chief, what would it be?

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* 9. In the last two years, if you have faced a problem or had a question, do the current staffing levels allow for a timely resolution to your problem or question?

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* 10. What qualities and/or traits should we be looking for in our next Fire Chief?(select up to 3)

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* 11. What role should the new Fire Chief play in the community?

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* 12. What can the new Fire Chief do to make the District more effective and responsive to the communities of Aumsville and Shaw?

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* 13. What should the new Fire Chief’s highest priority be?

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* 14. In your opinion, would contracting with a neighboring fire district for a Fire Chief be a viable option?

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* 15. Do you have additional comments or suggestions for the future of Aumsville Fire that the board should know about?

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* 16. If you would like a board member to contact you, please tell us how to contact you.

* 10. What qualities and/or traits should we be looking for in our next Fire Chief?
(select up to 3)